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Fiat Panda vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Fiat Panda vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Fiat Panda

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 152 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Fiat Panda offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is barely lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Panda offers considerably more boot space – 225 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Panda carries clearly more – 365 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Panda stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£14,134
Panda

Fiat Panda

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
Fiat Panda
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Fiat Panda
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
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